Bibliograph

The phone book, the curious history of the book that everyone uses but no one reads, Ammon Shea

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The phone book, the curious history of the book that everyone uses but no one reads, Ammon Shea

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-209) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The phone book

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

555647897

Responsibility statement

Ammon Shea

Sub title

the curious history of the book that everyone uses but no one reads

Summary

From the first printed version in 1878 (it had 50 listings and no numbers) to the phone book's role in presidential elections, Supreme Court rulings, criminal investigations, and much more, this surprising volume reveals a rich and colorful story that has never been told--until now

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